Marvel has unveiled a pair of teaser images for what lies ahead for its superhero universe in the wake of its current reality-shattering Secret Wars event.

While we previously revealed two of the major revelations coming from the publisher, the new character spreads by artist David Marquez hint at some even greater changes comics fans will soon see.

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The first image doesn't offer too many surprises, but instead stands as confirmation that some of Marvel's recent shifts won't be undone in the wake of Secret Wars. Sam Wilson, the former Falcon, remains Captain America, and the female Thor still wields the mystic hammer Mjolnir. Similarly, the incredibly popular new Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan, will return. The Vision, fresh from his successful movie debut in Age of Ultron, seems to be due for some focus given his newfound prominence, as does Ant-Man and Black Panther, both with movies of their own on the horizon.

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Agent Phil Coulson can be seen on the left, currently headlining the SHIELD comic and the Agents of SHIELD TV series, and the Jessica Drew Spider-Woman appears to be keeping her well-received new costume. Both Spider-Men -- classic Peter Parker and breakout hero Miles Morales -- are joined by the Gwen Stacy Spider-Woman (top left, in the white costume, nick-named Spider-Gwen by fans). The biggest questions here are who's wearing that sharply redesigned suit of Iron Man armour, and how the new version of Native American hero Red Wolf will join the Marvel Universe.

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This second one is much more interesting though. Although Iron Man once again takes centre stage, he's flanked by some very interesting additions to the Marvel Universe, and some new looks for familiar faces. Top left is a version of Doctor Spectrum (specifically, it seems, this version, from an alternate reality encountered in the run-up to Secret Wars), joined by Hyperion (in black and yellow, with the nuclear symbol on his belt). The two are usually teammates in the Squadron Supreme, Marvel's analogues of DC's Justice League, though given this Hyperion looks to be the one seen in the last two years of the Avengers series, these takes on the characters come from two different universes (comics, everyone!).

Another alternate reality survivor, seen on the bottom-right, is Old Man Logan, a version of Wolverine from an dystopian future. Although the mainstream Wolvie is currently dead, his doppelganger doesn't seem to be alone in picking up the slack -- next to him is a female character wearing the familiar yellow-and-blue costume. Judging from the twin-claws on her hands, it's X-23 having taken up the mantle.

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We already knew the Inhumans are getting a continued focus, as Marvel positions the characters for their 2019 movie, which explains Medusa and Inferno's presence in the line up (either side of Iron Man), but other returning characters are going in different directions. With the end of the Fantastic Four title, The Thing appears to be joining the Guardians of the Galaxy, if his new uniform is anything to go by, also explaining Rocket Raccoon on his shoulders and Star-Lord's appearance between the Wolverines. Daredevil gets some new crime-fighting pyjamas too, dropping most of the red for almost all-black, though quite why Doctor Strange has taken to wielding that giant axe is a mystery. The flag-draped swordsman is Citizen V, perhaps hinting at a return of the Thunderbolts team, although like Iron Man, who it is under the mask is open to debate.

Most mysterious of all is the hooded figure in green, bearing no clear resemblance to any current hero or villain. The closest is Doctor Doom, though given he's currently a god, the future may hold a drastic fall from grace for the enigmatic villain.

Marvel says the new look universe kicks off in autumn, with noted writers Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Aaron, Mark Waid, Dan Slott, Charles Soule, G. Willow Wilson, Jeff Lemire, and "many more" involved in rebuilding the Marvel Universe. "This is the Marvel Universe," says editor in chief Axel Alonso "We will be inviting readers into a universe comprised of bold new landscapes populated with characters and teams both familiar and brand-new." "This is going to be an absolute game changer for Marvel," adds David Gabriel, SVP of sales and marketing. "All-New All-Different Marvel is going to be presenting fans new #1’s for every title coming out during this event. This is a brand new beginning that honors our past 76 years, yet takes a bold step with daring, and accessible, entry points. Simply stated - this is Marvel!"